Just 1,000 of the burgers will be served to honor Indianapolis 500 winner Takuma Sato

A cultural collision of deliciousness happened in 2013 when Keizo Shimamoto introduced New York City to the ramen burger. He mashes it up with a classic smashed American burger for one night only in Indianapolis.

The original ramen burger that made Shimamoto a near overnight success was a juicy beef patty garnished with arugula and scallions and placed between a “bun” made from fresh ramen noodles boiled, pressed into a round shape and seared in sesame oil.

In Indianapolis, Motz, author of the state-by-state best burgers guide “Hamburger America,” will prepare his fried onion burger. Motz described it as “a ball of meat with thinly sliced onions smashed into it.” Shimamoto will put the burger on his famous crispy outside, chewy inside ramen noodle bun.

The pair will serve the burger at the huge food and drink party Rev 7 p.m. to midnight May 5. Chefs prepare food inspired by IndyCar drivers, hence the burger Motz and Shimamoto created for Sato.

Tickets are still available to Rev, which features tastings from nearly 40 Indianapolis top chefs as well as cocktails, dancing on the track and a chance to hobnob with drivers and other celebrities. Visit revindy.org.

Rev is a dress-up affair and the price is $300 per ticket, but proceeds benefit Indiana University Health trauma and critical care programs, including the emergency medical center at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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